I. Dogancan Yasar

Dr. I. Dogancan Yasar is a Researcher in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from Auburn University (2023) and focuses on tectonics, geochronology, and geochemistry. His work integrates bulk-rock/mineral chemistry and geochronological techniques (U-Pb zircon, 40Ar-39Ar) to study orogenic systems like the Variscan, Appalachian, and Ross belts. Key research areas include Paleozoic tectonic evolution, magmatism-metamorphism interactions, and continental collision dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D. Earth Sciences, Auburn University, 2023

Research interests emphasize multi-stage tectonic records in regions like the Central Sakarya Terrane (NW Turkey), Western Blue Ridge (USA), and Central Transantarctic Mountains (Antarctica). His studies address Paleozoic ocean closure (Rheic Ocean), metamorphic chronology, and magmatic processes in orogenic belts.

Recent publications (2021–2025) highlight advancements in geochronological methodologies, detrital zircon analysis, and regional tectonic reconstructions. Notable works include studies on the Sogut Metamorphics and the Marble Hill Hornblende Schist Amphibolite, contributing to understanding Alleghanian and Acadian orogenic events.

No scientific awards are listed, but his work is supported by field-based investigations and advanced analytical techniques. He has advised no students in the provided data. His research is conducted in collaboration with international teams, focusing on global tectonic and geochemical frameworks.